Wastewater Treatment Operator I — Entry‑Level, Shift‑Based

Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Treatment Plant Operator I to assist in the operation and quality control of the wastewater treatment plant. You will perform rounds, monitor flows, collect samples, and help maintain records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and city regulations.

Work on assigned shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. You must obtain the TCEQ Class D certification within one year and hold a valid Texas driver’s license.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain a TCEQ Class D Wastewater Certification within 1 year of employment.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Makes periodic rounds of the plant to ensure proper operation of processes.
• Monitors and records plant flow.
• Collects samples for laboratory analysis and performs standard tests.
• Maintains records for operations control (every 2 hours).
• Checks pumps, motors, engines, and blowers; reports status to supervisor.
• Maintains flow distribution to units (industrial, equalization, digestion, sludge).
• Removes debris from clarifier as needed.
• Communicates plant status and hazards to oncoming operator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Plant operation

Laboratory sampling

Data entry

PH meters

Safety and CL2 equipment

Vehicle operation

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

TCEQ Class D Wastewater Certification (within 1 year)

Herramientas

PH meters

Analytical balances

CL2 safety equipment

Small hand tools

Office equipment / computers

Descripción del empleo

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Treatment Plant Operator I to assist in the operation and quality control of the wastewater treatment plant. You will perform rounds, monitor flows, collect samples, and help maintain records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and city regulations.

Work on assigned shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. You must obtain the TCEQ Class D certification within one year and hold a valid Texas driver’s license.